Actually its a piece of junk and nVidia pulled afast one on everybody...

The GeForce 4 MX series, uses the NV17 chipset, the very same chipset in the GeForce 3....

So its not really a GeForce 4 at all, even the GeForce 3 Ti500 out-performs it.

The GeForce Ti series uses the much faster, stronger NV 25 chipset. The MX has lower clockspeeds, and is really a marketing gimmick. If you think its OK, then no prob, but go check out a Ti4400, or a Ti4600 that is running full blast, and you'll throw that MX in the trash.

Actually, it's even worse than that. The GeForce4 MX is really just a GeForce2 core with some slight updates -- it isn't a DirectX 8 part like the GeForce3 is. In fact, the GeForce3 is really a much better chip overall.

You should notice when you run 3DMark that it refuses to run the Nature game and the pixel shader tests -- that's because those tests require a DirectX 8 card like the GeForce3 or 4 Ti. Current games will run fine on the MX, but many upcoming ones will look much better on a more modern card.

The GeForce4 MX 440 is $69 on Pricewatch. The GeForce3 Ti200 is $86, and the Radeon 8500 is $91 (both have full DirectX 8 support and will generally be faster than the GeForce4 MX). Why anyone wouldn't spend the extra $17 is beyond me.

Well if u have a Geforce 4 Mx and u like it that is fine. But if it was me and I had the money I would get a GeForce 4 Ti 4200 with at least 128 MB of ram onboard but more then likely I would shot for the top as it were and get a Geforce 4 Ti 4600 with 128 MB of ram onboard but those cards r pretty pricey the last time I checked. all kinds of info on Geforce 4 cards

Originally posted by Da_BomB_XpLoSiV I just wanna know why it's gets bad reviews and stuff. Cos i don't see anything wrong with it cos some friends have a Geforce4 MX440 and works perfect...gets ok marks in 3DMark and stuff like that...

I just wanna know...Why is it that bad...I just need some detail into too.

I have a MSI Geforce4 440MX VTP (O/C'ed to 350/535) and a Gainward GF3 Ti200 (O/C'ed to 250/550). The GF3 is a better gamer's card and is quite a bit faster, although the GF4 MX 440 is no slouch!

The GF4 MX serves it's purpose quite nicely as a generalist card for those looking for a relatively inexpensive "well-rounded card". The 2D quality is superb (GF3's and GF2's have had spotty 2D image quality although Gainward cards have always been excellent) and the NV17 core (GF4/MX) has the VPE (video processing engine) which provides excellent video capabilities and enhanced hardware DVD decoding. The VPE is not present on the GF4 Ti, GF3 or GF2.

IMHO:

Stay away from the GF4 420MX with or without DDR !!

Those looking for a good all around "budget" card and looking for very good VIVO functions and DVD playback qulity, the GF4 440-460/MX will fit the bill. To me the speed is better than the GF2 GTS (thanks to the enhanced memory architecture - LMAII) and the video quality is excellent.

Those looking for gaming and FPS performance which is value-oriented -- the Ti4200 is the way to go and the GF3 Ti200-based cards are great for the "monetarily impaired" gamer. Just get a brand known to O/C !!